Maybe electric vehicles are being marketed the wrong way. They’ve got great performance and tend to be more reliable. No trips to the gas station either. The Kia Niro EV is a practical way to live the electric vehicle lifestyle. With 239 miles of range you’ll kiss range anxiety goodbye. Does it really travel that […]

Volkswagen made advertising history in the 1960’s with the “Think Small” campaign. The Atlas three-row crossover is huge. Is the Atlas Cross Sport “just right”? It only has two-rows but there’s enough space to park an original Beetle inside. Okay, maybe not, but there’s loads of room to pack up the family and head to […]

Normally, “fun to drive” and “crossover” are not used in the same sentence.  Make an exception for the Mazda CX-30. Slotting in between the tiny CX-3 and not-too-big CX-5, there’s a case to be made for this compact sport ute to wear the CX-4 badge (but that’s a different story involving a vehicle not available in […]

Yes, the 2020 Genesis G90 sedan is priced much lower than BMW 7-Series, Lexus LS and Mercedes S Class. But a bargain price is still a poor value if it can’t fully satisfy owners. With new sheet metal and a bold face, Genesis is looking to get noticed. Don’t need a badge to impress the […]

Being kind to the environment doesn’t require assaulting your eyes. The 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid gets a svelte body, some athletic moves and the ability to score 52 miles per gallon according to the E.P.A. Is this possible? Tom Voelk checks out a Limited model with the solar roof panel that engineers claim adds 2 […]

Electric cars are a blast to drive. The 2020 MINI Cooper SE is no exception. In fact, it might be the most engaging car the brand makes. But in a world full of electric cars that have over 200 miles of range, is the MINI’s 110 enough? Maybe. The price could make up for it, […]

The 2020 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk looks like a piece of REI gear. No wonder buyers fall for the chunky purposeful look. But how does it do when the going gets rough? Tom Voelk checks out the most capable version of the Renegade with its 1.3-liter turbocharged engine to see how it handles both town and […]

You can get a Mercedes-Benz A220 for as little as $33,795, BUT, is it a car with the star that offers satisfaction? Tom Voelk drives a 4MATIC model optioned up to the $46,100 level and finds that it rises to the expected Mercedes experience. And it looks great. There’s always Audi A3, BMW 2-Series, Kia […]